Toucan - Language Learning

Learn a new language just by browsing the internet.

Toucan - Language Learning: Learn Languages While Browsing

Toucan - Language Learning is an innovative Edge add-on that facilitates language learning in a unique and convenient way. It automatically translates certain words and phrases on a webpage into a language you’re trying to learn. This allows learners to pick up new language skills within a familiar context. The available languages include English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hebrew, and Hindi. Additional features include learning at one's own pace, practicing via minigames, and instant translation of selected words or phrases. Your privacy is respected, with no interest in tracking your web activities.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.10
(190)
Version: 2.18.11 (Last updated: 2023-02-11)
Version code: 2.18.11
Creation date: 2022-02-12
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • activeTab
  • https://jointoucan.com/*
  • https://*.jointoucan.com/*
  • https://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • contextMenus
  • https://*.jointoucan.com/welcome*
  • https://jointoucan.com/welcome*
  • https://*.google.com/*
  • See more
Size: 11.85M
Full description: See detailed description

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful for learning vocabulary, especially at an intermediate level
  • Allows users to mark words they already know and save new words for practice
  • Offers pronunciation features
  • Good concept and potential for language learning
  • Engaging learning method
Cons
  • Limited language support, with users requesting additional languages
  • Inaccurate translations, particularly with homonyms
  • Inconsistent performance and features not working as expected
  • No clear options for customizing language levels or inputting personal vocabulary
  • Reports of malware threats and safety concerns
Most mentioned
  • Lack of support for desired languages (especially Chinese and certain others)
  • Translation inaccuracies
  • Useful for vocabulary learning but not for beginners
  • Annoyance with user interface elements like the sidebar
User reviews
I speak Chinese and want to learn Japanese
by , 2024-11-08

I hate israel
by Akram, 2024-11-03

Muito legal a extensão. Você coloca ela e acessa seus sites normalmente, dai uma ou outra palavra ali no meio ele vai traduzir e exibir a palavra em inglês. Você clica na palavra em inglês e se já souber você marca o ✓ (já sei essa) e se não pode adicionar nas sua lista de palavras para treinar, além de conseguir ouvir a pronúncia dela ali mesmo. E você ainda pode fazer as lições que ele tem para aprender palavras novas por tema. Muito interessante!
by Jessica, 2024-10-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Toucan - Language Learning requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: jointoucan.com, wikipedia.org, google.com, youtube.com, amazon.com, yahoo.com, facebook.com, reddit.com, ebay.com, bing.com, netflix.com, espn.com, twitter.com, instagram.com, twitch.tv, linkedin.com, dropbox.com, cnn.com, microsoft.com, apple.com, craigslist.org, walmart.com, nytimes.com, imdb.com, adobe.com, instructure.com, stackoverflow.com, zillow.com, indeed.com, imgur.com, spotify.com, yelp.com, msn.com, tumblr.com, etsy.com, hulu.com, fandom.com, pinterest.com, wordpress.com, soundcloud.com, weather.com, foxnews.com, stackexchange.com, blogspot.com, bbc.com, washingtonpost.com, bestbuy.com, github.com, xfinity.com, cnet.com, nih.gov, homedepot.com, medium.com, usps.com, businessinsider.com, theguardian.com, wikihow.com, zendesk.com, canva.com, forbes.com, airbnb.com, target.com, patch.com, booking.com, tripadvisor.com, gfycat.com, glassdoor.com, ups.com, fiverr.com, aliexpress.com, roblox.com, vimeo.com, zoom.us, fedex.com, realtor.com, aol.com, slickdeals.net, co.uk, cnbc.com, eventbrite.com, usatoday.com, vice.com, adp.com, att.com, trello.com, ca.gov, go.com, pandora.com, heavy.com, duckduckgo.com, thesaurus.com, quizlet.com, healthline.com, wsj.com, cbssports.com, nypost.com, nfl.com, expedia.com, box.com, csdn.net, mlb.com, wayfair.com, w3schools.com, drudgereport.com, costco.com, shutterstock.com, huffpost.com, archive.org, goodreads.com, lowes.com, macys.com, taboola.com, babytree.com, southwest.com, noaa.gov, grammarly.com, buzzfeed.com, khanacademy.org, blackboard.com, alibaba.com, com.sg, weebly.com, gamepedia.com, bloomberg.com, marriott.com, delta.com, wix.com, rakuten.com, webmd.com, upwork.com, udemy.com, groupon.com, brobible.com, aa.com, deviantart.com, marketwatch.com, usbank.com, surveymonkey.com, nbcnews.com, ticketmaster.com, giphy.com, theepochtimes.com, teacherspayteachers.com, wunderground.com, whatsapp.com, kayak.com, npr.org, newegg.com, evernote.com, kohls.com, hootsuite.com, bleacherreport.com, ikea.com, accuweather.com, trulia.com, ask.com, cbsnews.com, patreon.com, unsplash.com, usaa.com, united.com, vk.com, quora.com, mailchimp.com, meetup.com, messenger.com, verizon.com, usnews.com, redfin.com, spectrum.net, mozilla.org, gamespot.com, steamcommunity.com, lotterypost.com, westernjournal.com, wowhead.com, hotels.com, genius.com, ign.com, t-mobile.com, crunchyroll.com, fantasypros.com, gap.com, audible.com, dell.com, bhphotovideo.com, rottentomatoes.com, steampowered.com, dailycaller.com, people.com, nbcsports.com, pixabay.com, merriam-webster.com, kickstarter.com, ancestry.com, chron.com, outbrain.com, oracle.com, weather.gov, wikimedia.org, att.net, autotrader.com, ziprecruiter.com, speedtest.net, gizmodo.com, nike.com, reuters.com, sfgate.com, skype.com, dailymotion.com, ed.gov, cargurus.com, investopedia.com, reverb.com, hubspot.com, urbandictionary.com, celebrityinsider.org, allrecipes.com, slideshare.net, nextdoor.com, hp.com, thedailybeast.com, nordstrom.com, whitepages.com, ny.gov, mit.edu, norton.com, atlassian.net, collegeboard.org, biblegateway.com, walgreens.com, poshmark.com, hilton.com, theverge.com, chegg.com, ladbible.com, cars.com, thehill.com, dictionary.com, politico.com, overstock.com, smugmug.com, webex.com, nesn.com, adoptapet.com, priceline.com, tmz.com, blizzard.com, staples.com, sprint.com, 247sports.com, schoology.com, uscis.gov, cengage.com, cbslocal.com, barnesandnoble.com, lifewire.com, vistaprint.com, samsclub.com, samsung.com, shutterfly.com, houzz.com, apartments.com, kbb.com, istockphoto.com, blogger.com, feedly.com, vrbo.com, tradingview.com, bedbathandbeyond.com, mheducation.com, pcmag.com, pexels.com, foodnetwork.com, zappos.com, edmunds.com, touristtube.com, spanishdict.com, envato.com, icims.com, time.com, netsuite.com, lifehacker.com, harvard.edu, ultimate-guitar.com, cvs.com, latimes.com, ultipro.com, sephora.com, mayoclinic.org, engadget.com, starbucks.com, mapquest.com, timeanddate.com, vox.com, retailmenot.com, motor1.com, zoho.com, apnews.com, researchgate.net, sportbible.com, mashable.com, thefreedictionary.com, cbs.com, doordash.com, flickr.com, teachable.com, duolingo.com, worldstarhiphop.com, iheart.com, joinhoney.com, inc.com, swagbucks.com, myfitnesspal.com, wired.com, scribd.com, rei.com, gofundme.com, legacy.com, stubhub.com, ea.com, uber.com, zerohedge.com, offerup.com, pch.com, pbs.org, freepik.com, infusionsoft.com, xbox.com, narvar.com, digitaltrends.com, state.gov, study.com, carsforsale.com, theatlantic.com, howtogeek.com, carfax.com, ecosia.org, jcpenney.com, officedepot.com, smartsheet.com, grubhub.com, techradar.com, medicalnewstoday.com, woot.com, ksl.com, psychologytoday.com, astrologyanswers.com, behance.net, searchdimension.com, quasa.io, directv.com, zulily.com, emojipedia.org, monster.com, gotowebinar.com, dickssportinggoods.com, nba.com, minecraft.net, adidas.com, bizrate.com
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